Powerful Video Asks When You Chose to Be Straight

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Samantha Murphy
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Powerful Video Asks When You Chose to Be Straight

For years, gay people have been asked when they realized their sexual orientation. Now, a video asks the same question to the straight demographic and the results are profound.

Travis Nuckolls and Chris Baker conducted a series of street interviews in Colorado Springs, Colo., asking people if sexuality is a choice for homosexuals. And then, the duo asks, "When did you choose to be straight?"

"It depends on what people grow up finding out. I think it's a choice later in life, but it depends on upbringing," one respondent said. After being asked when he chose to be straight, he said: "That's a good call, man. I didn't choose to be. I was born [straight]."

According to the YouTube description, the team wanted to "prove that asking the right question can be more important than anything you can tell someone."

We don't want to ruin the full effect of the video, but the message is powerful. Be sure to check it out above.

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